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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.39, 331.90 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.39, 331.90 and 192.43 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.39 : 331.90 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.39/331.90 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.39x = 331.90 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.39x = 63,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,866.21/221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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